Medical marijuana first became available in Maryland just 8 months ago, and after a few hiccups in the opening weeks the program is now becoming a well-oiled machine. There are 65 dispensaries currently throughout the state, and almost all are enjoying a steady stream of business. These dispensaries reported gross…
A Maryland State Police trooper arresting a driver for DUI on a Friday night in Baltimore County is hardly a newsworthy occurrence. But when the same trooper arrests the same driver for the same offense just two hours after the first traffic stop it has to make your head turn. …
Maryland State Police recently arrested a man who was waiting in line to take his driving test at the MVA headquarters in Glen Burnie, and charged him with numerous drug felonies. The 23-year old from Baltimore was in his mother’s vehicle awaiting his turn with a driving instructor when an…
The Department of Justice recently reported that a former bail bondsman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy with Baltimore Police officers. According the plea agreement the 51-year old defendant from the Middle River area of Baltimore County stole drugs,…
The Maryland State Police recently reported that arrests have been made and indictments filed for participants in a large Eastern Shore drug ring that also operated in Delaware. The investigation began back in the spring when the Queen Anne’s County Drug Task Force began to focus on the alleged ring…
Drunk driving charges have been filed against a Baltimore Police sergeant after he allegedly crashed an unmarked department vehicle into multiple parked cars. The incident occurred last weekend in the northeast part of the city not far from the site of the old Memorial Stadium. The sergeant is a 15-year…
The last few months have been a relatively quiet time regarding medical marijuana news stories in Maryland. The program seems to be running smoothly and there have been no major incidents at state licensed grow houses and dispensaries such as break-ins or missing product. The baseless concerns about the possibility…
Last week a Montgomery County man was found guilty of negligent driving in a traffic incident that resulted in the death of two law enforcement officers. The accident occurred back in December after an FBI agent lost control of his car and hit the concrete median along Interstate 270. The agent’s…
Just as the summer beach season began, Worcester County was honored for producing the highest conviction rate among all Maryland counties for DUI and DWI. The announcement came at a recent gathering for state prosecutors at an Ocean City hotel, which also hosts the annual bar convention. The average conviction rate…
While the crime rate in Baltimore slightly decreased over the last year, violence in the city remains at an unacceptable level. So far in 2018 there have been 130 homicides within the city limit, and hundreds more non-fatal shootings. Just last weekend 5 people were killed and 7 more were…